Air Force Chief Corresponds with Christian Critic Michael Weinstein

In typical fashion, Michael Weinstein recently accused the US Air Force Academy of impropriety when USAFA chaplains published a link to a Jewish website that had traditional explanations of Jewish religious texts. (The context was a page of upcoming religious holidays, with links to websites with background — arguably an admirable effort at educating cadets on religious liberty and their duties.)

Weinstein’s offense at religion isn’t a surprise. What is a surprise is General Mark Welsh, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, took the time to pen a personal reply — and promise action:

Weinstein seems to be trying again, though this seems to be the first time Weinstein has publicized such a relationship with senior military leaders, particularly so early on in their tenure.

Wonder why he’s so confident? He thinks the Air Force has now “blinked” on the issue of “homophobia.” Expect to see Weinstein use this as an angle to continue to attack religious freedom in the military in the future. Weinstein himself said

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III has gotten back to MRFF pledging to “look into” the matter. Does he really think we’re going to let up??

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If Mikey would have taken the time to talk to the person who provided the link, I don’t think this would have been much of an issue. The link was provided by the POC, Chaplain Narrowe (Jewish Chaplain). So is the Jewish Chaplain a bad guy now too?